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Soon, your car will update just like your apps and other hardware

NEWS – Cars today run on software. Programs control everything from climate control to transmission shifting to air/gas mixture in the engine. Car manufacturers release software updates, just like other hardware manufacturers. I get firmware updates for my Sonos speakers and my Kevo door locks. They are delivered and installed pretty easily. But…for cars, it […]

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Wilson’s new weBoost Drive Reach means no more cellular dead zones on your next road trip

NEWS – Today Wilson Electronics has launched a powerful new in-vehicle signal booster device that has been designed to improve weak cellular signals in cars, trucks, and RVs to provide better connectivity while on the road. The weBoost Drive Reach device is compatible with all mobile phones and wireless carriers in North America and allows

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Own a little piece of Saddleback Leather history with the 20th Anniversary Briefcase!

By Bob Patterson / 05/21/2019 / News / Bags, Leather / Leave a Comment

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NEWS – Back in 1999, Dave Munson created Saddleback Leather in his quest to design the perfect leather bag. Here we are at the 20th anniversary of that event, and Saddleback Leather is releasing a limited-edition briefcase based on the original design! I love the stripped-down look of this design, which reads more like a

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Save $330 off a Neato Botvac D6 robot vacuum at Best Buy this week!

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/21/2019 / News / Cleaning, deal, Home and Kitchen / 2 Comments

DEAL – Today May 21 through May 27, the Neato Botvac D6™ Connected will be Best Buy’s Weekly Deal (from 10pm PT on 5/20 through 10pm PT on 5/27) and will retail for $399 which is a savings of $330 from its original price ($729). So if you’ve been thinking about buying your first robot

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No pockets? No problem. Pocketbands to the rescue!

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/20/2019 / News / EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Pocketbands are a solution to not having any place to put a key, cash, or other small items when you’re out and about. Especially handy for runners, bikers, or just about anyone, Pocketbands are adjustable wrist bands with hidden storage that are made of silicon and are available in a variety of colors.

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Bear Bowl is a cooking pot that fits in your pocket

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/20/2019 / News / Camping, Cooking, EDC / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Backpackers and hikers will be interested in learning more about the Bear Bowl which is a cooking vessel that folds down into a pocket friendly package for easy light weight and minimal carry. The Bear Bowl comes in three sizes that range from 32 ounce capacity for the Baby Bear Blue size, up

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The must-have toaster for gamers

By James Garriss / 05/20/2019 / News / Cooking, Food, Home and Kitchen / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re a PC gamer, you’re probably already familiar with Razer, the maker of gaming peripherals and laptops. What you might not know is that Razer is going to make a toaster. Say what? Yes, you read that right, a toaster. This all started when a fan made a Facebook post asking for

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Party Blinks LED lights, Portal Cord, Orb Drop, and more – Notable crowdfunding campaigns

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/19/2019 / News / Crowdfunded / Leave a Comment

NEWS – This week I’m bringing you 5 Kickstarter projects that I think are worthy of your consideration. I’ve got two EDC products, a home product, and two other products that are just for fun. Check them out. Party Blinks What is it? Party Blinks are LED multi-colored water-resistant string lights for indoor and outdoor

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The EGO Nexus generator can be safely used inside your home

By Bill Henderson / 05/19/2019 / News / 10 Comments

NEWS – EGO has been on a roll lately. Heck, they’ve been on a roll since practically day one. No one makes battery operated tools as easy to use and as easy to own like EGO. I’m beginning to think the company is appropriately named. Yet, even when you think there are not many tools

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Doogee S90 smartphone, AISportage smart shoes, Ooni Koda pizza oven, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/18/2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – You survived another week! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done. To celebrate, I have a sure-fire way to de-stress and relax from all the adventures of last week. Pull up a chair and take a look at the full list of all the reviews and news that we posted

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Timbuk2’s 30th anniversary messenger bag shows us the future

By Bob Patterson / 05/18/2019 / News / Bags, Messenger bag / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Strap in, time travelers! Timbuk2 is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a brand new messenger bag that shows us what the future holds for style and design. Behold the CMB2049! This bag is a sleek urban commuter that combines elements of the traditional Timbuk2 messenger designs with some new twists. There’s a ceramic

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DJI Osmo Action Camera plans to give GoPro a run for its money

By Ian Lim / 05/17/2019 / News / Action Camera / Leave a Comment

NEWS – DJI is already well known for its range of drones and gimbals and now they’re entering the action camera market as well. The Osmo Action Camera uses a 1/2.3-inch sensor and records in up to 4K. It has built-in full color screens on both the rear and front of the camera, perfect for

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Musk aiming to provide global internet with Starlink

By Garry Kolb / 05/13/2019 / News / Space / 4 Comments

NEWS – A while back, I wrote about Amazon’s Project Kuiper – a plan to launch over 3,000 satellites into low Earth orbit to provide broadband access to underserved areas. SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space venture is preparing to launch the first 60 of nearly 12,000 Starlink satellites. The photo above shows the 60 satellites strategically

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PocketGo puts your favorite classic games in your pocket

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/13/2019 / News / games / 1 Comment

NEWS – If you read my Bittboy Game Boy and NES handheld game console review a few months ago, you’ll know that I gave it two thumbs up. Now there’s an even smaller device. It’s the retromimi PocketGo Retro and with it, you can put all your favorite games from the golden age of handheld

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Polar Vantage V Pro watch, iRig micro amp, and more – Weekly roundup

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/12/2019 / News / weekly roundup / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Another week has come and gone and with it a smorgasbord of reviews and news. Did you read everything we posted? Time to make sure… check out this full is of all our posts from the last seven days. REVIEWS Arboleaf body composition smart scale review May 11, 2019 IK Multimedia iRig Micro Amp

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Uno Drum is IK Multimedia’s new beat creation station

By Alex Birch / 05/11/2019 / News / Music Gear, Musical instruments / Leave a Comment

NEWS – IK Multimedia is now taking preorders on a brand new drum machine called UNO Drum. It’s a result of another partnership with Sound Machines out of Italy with whom they developed the acclaimed UNO Synth, so expect big things out of this little unit. UNO Drum is built to integrate into any live,

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Just do it with your own style – Nike Metcon XD Patch trainers

By Matt Sailors / 05/11/2019 / News / Shoes / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Nike’s updated Metcon XD Patch trainers are an update to Nike’s line of Metcon training shoes. They combine the proven construction of the rest of the Metcon line with an updated 3D print upper designed to improve durability. The inegrated Flywire cables lock your feet in place for improved fit during training. These

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Taking Rover for a ride? Check out BWOGUE safety harness.

By Brooke Hall / 05/10/2019 / News / Car Gear, Pet Gadgets / Leave a Comment

NEWS – Dog is often my copilot. And we’ve tried various ways of strapping her in. I didn’t know canines could get carsick, but my mutt becomes one sick puppy if you put her in a crate or even the backseat of a moving vehicle. Her favorite place is riding shotgun, so we’ve previously used

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Scooch pairs protection with usability

By Julie Strietelmeier / 05/10/2019 / News / Cases and Covers / Leave a Comment

NEWS – If you’re a fan of protective phone cases like Otterbox and also like the functionality of the PopSocket, why not replace both of those items with the Scooch Wingman case. The Wingman features EXO-D Impact technology meets military drop standards to protect your phone from 10-foot drops. The built-in stand snaps up to

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Get it all together, organized, and take it with you with the YETI Loadout GoBox 30

By Matt Sailors / 05/10/2019 / News / Cases and Covers, Storage / 4 Comments

NEWS – It is no go getting to your destination and find that your gear, paperwork, life savings, etc. has been damaged or lost due to a poorly-constructed or built storage box. To date, your best option for a rugged, waterproof case for your gear has been Pelican cases, but there is a new contender

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